In pics: Picturesque misty scenery of Ning'er county, SW China's Yunnan

Photo shows the mist-shrouded winter scenery of Ning'er county in Pu'er city, southwest China's Yunnan Province. (Photo/Li Tianya)

Unlike northern China, which is still in the midst of cold and snowy weather, Ning'er county in Pu'er city, southwest China's Yunnan Province, has been seeing sunny and warm winter weather these days. Due to the temperature difference between the day and night, the county has become shrouded in picturesque misty scenes that resemble an ink wash painting.

The clean waterways and tidy villages are the results of the river chief scheme carried out by Ning'er county in recent years. They also reflect the local residents' growing awareness of the need to protect their living environment. By giving priority to protecting the ecological environment and pursuing green development, the local residents now live in harmony with nature, leading better lives.